Lincoln, Illinois

Special City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting December 4, 2017

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Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Special Committee of the Whole Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Monday, December 4, 2017.

Mayor Goodman called the Special City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 8:06 p.m. There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch) and none absent. Also present were Police Chief Adams, American Mr. Ferguson, City Safety and Building Officer Mr. Woodhall, and Fire Chief Miller. Also present were Mayor Goodman, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, Interim City Administrator Mr.Mahrt, City Clerk Mrs. Bateman, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Public Participation:

There was no Public Participation.

New Business/Communications:

Discussion on recruitment for the City Administrator position

Interim City Administrator Mr. Mahrt said there was a presentation by Katie Rush regarding recruitment of GOVHRUSA and she presented them a contract proposal and he believed the Aldermen wanted to see how they could cut the costs. The community profile was still on the website.

Aldermen Keller said he wanted a cost breakdown by phase and he thought that was where the costs come into play with expenses for recruitmen etc. He felt the brochure was good enough and there might be some updates. He felt the City Council could handle Phase 1 and Phase 5.

Interim City Administrator Mr. Mahrt said they need to come up with criteria for what the Council wants to achieve. Alderman Bauer felt they did not need to have the key stakeholder piece since it was something they did do last time. Mr. Mahrt asked the City Council where they were going to advertise.

Alderman Bauer said she believed the City Council could handle the beginning. What they are looking for a network and that is where the expertise comes to GOVHRUSA to get the City of Lincoln the right candidates.

Alderman Hoefle said he agreed with Alderman Bauer and Alderman Keller and thought it was a good game plan.

Alderman Welch said we use GOVHRUSA for their resources to get candidates and the City can handle the rest.

Lincoln, Illinois

Special City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting December 4, 2017

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Itwas agreed to keep phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4.

Announcements:

There were no announcements.

Possible Executive Session:

There was no Executive Session.

Aldennan Browne made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Aldennan Welch seconded it. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Aldennan Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Aldennan Hoinacki, Aldennan Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott, and Aldennan Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

The City of Lincoln Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs Recording Secretary